Harry Dodd died instantly in an accident which involved Ladder 1, a passenger car, and a streetcar. Ladder 1 was en route to a house fire at 1315 Shaw. Entering the intersection of Dallas and Milam, it hit a passenger car. Meanwhile, the Chapman Street trolley car was at the intersection waiting for the emergency vehicle to pass. Chemical Truck 1 had already crossed through the intersection a few seconds prior to Ladder 1. The ladder truck and car entered the intersection at the same time and collided with such a tremendous force that it caused Ladder 1 to hit the streetcar head on. Several fire fighters and four civilians were injured.